"Higher" is a song by American rapper Eminem, released as the ninth track from the deluxe edition of his eleventh studio album Music to Be Murdered By, by Interscope, Aftermath, and Shady Records. It was produced by Eminem himself and was written by Eminem, Luis Resto, Mike Strange, Andre Brissett, and Sly "Pyper" Jordan, the latter of which provides additional vocals.[1]
| "Higher" | |
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| Song by Eminem | |
| from the album Music to Be Murdered By – Side B | |
| Released | December 18, 2020 |
| Recorded | 2020 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 3:42 |
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| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Eminem |
| Music video | |
| "Higher" on YouTube | |
Music video
editThe music video for "Higher" was released on January 23, 2021.[2] It premiered during the pre-game show for UFC 257, which featured a rematch between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor.[3] The video features clips from the UFC championship and contains a skit featuring a cameo from Dana White.[4] The video pays homage to LL Cool J and his 1991 music video for "Mama Said Knock You Out".[5]
Reception
editThe song was well received by critics, who praised its motivational and inspirational themes. It has been called an "anthem for the sports world"[6] and a "spiritual successor to [Eminem's] 2002 track ''Till I Collapse'".[3]
Personnel
edit- Marshall Mathers – main artist, vocals, songwriter, producer
- Luis Resto – songwriter, keyboards
- Sly "Pyper" Jordan – writer, additional vocals
- Mike Strange – writer, recorder, mixer
- Andre Brissett – writer
- Tony Campana – recorder
References
edit- ^ "Credits / Music To Be Murdered By - Side B (Deluxe Edition) / Eminem". Tidal. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
- ^ Iasimone, Ashley (January 23, 2021). "Eminem Unleashes 'Higher' Music Video With Cameos From Dana White & Michael Eaves". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
- ^ a b Graham, Adam (January 22, 2021). "Eminem's 'Higher' music video to debut during Saturday's UFC pre-show". The Detroit News. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
- ^ Ruiz, Matthew Ismael (January 23, 2021). "Watch Eminem's New "Higher" Video". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
- ^ "Eminem Honours LL Cool J In His New "Higher" Music Video". HipHop24x7. September 21, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
- ^ Schatz, Lake (January 23, 2021). "Eminem Premieres New Music Video for "Higher": Watch". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved October 12, 2021.